Author:  Emery Lord

Genre:  Fiction

Age Category: Teen

Summary:  Lucy Hansson was ready for a perfect summer with her boyfriend, working at her childhood Bible camp on the lake and spending quality time with her parents. But when her mom's cancer reappears, Lucy falters—in her faith and in her ability to cope. When her boyfriend "pauses" their relationship and her summer job switches to a different camp—one for troubled kids—Lucy isn't sure how much more she can handle. Attempting to accept a new normal, Lucy slowly regains footing among her vibrant, diverse coworkers, Sundays with her mom, and a crush on a fellow counselor. But when long-hidden family secrets emerge, can Lucy set aside her problems and discover what grace really means?

My Review:  4.5/5
The Names They Gave Us is an eye opening book.  It was a little slow at first; but it was really good.  I like how most of the characters went through something extremely hard in life that are not really talked about in the world.